Download or read book Breast Cancer Beyond Convention written by Isaac Cohen and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 498 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, more breast cancer treatment options are available than ever before. But how can you determine the course of action that is right for YOU? Breast Cancer: Beyond Convention is the only single resource that lays out all of the traditional and alternative approaches available today. Assembling a "dream team" of breast cancer experts, the editors of this truly groundbreaking guide encourage readers to work with their practitioners as they consider a variety of approaches, all explained in clear, nontechnical language. Readers will discover how to find the right caregiver and how to best complement conventional medical treatment with alternative medicine how to be "healed" without necessarily being "cured" how to incorporate traditional Chinese medicine -- including herbs, qigong, and acupuncture the right diet to choose, no matter the form of treatment; the importance of soy products; plus fifteen delicious recipes to sample the best vitamins, minerals, and natural foods, and the specific benefits -- and possible dangers -- of each the merits of spiritual treatments, from meditation and directed prayer to the powerful mystery of the "will to live." The guide features an encyclopedic appendix of websites, and lists of national support organizations, care centers, recommended audiotapes, CDs, and books -- making this the single source to help patients take control of their treatment, assuage their fears, and get them on the road to healing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to the Carol Franc Buck Breast Care Center Complementary and Alternative Medicine Program at the University of California, San Francisco
Download or read book The Journey Beyond Breast Cancer written by Virginia M. Soffa and published by Inner Traditions / Bear & Co. This book was released on 1994-05 with total page 278 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Currently, one out of every nine American women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in her life. Virginia Soffa, who was diagnosed with breast cancer at age 38, takes a critical look at both conventional and alternative treatments and outlines a strategy to help women take an active role in preventing and treating the disease.
Download or read book Beyond Breast Cancer written by Alda Ellis and published by Harvest House Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Having lost her own mother to breast cancer, the author presents 12 deeply moving personal interviews with breast cancer survivors.
Download or read book Living Beyond Breast Cancer written by Marisa Weiss and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2010-12-29 with total page 544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How can I know if I'm really cured?" "Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?" "Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?" "It is safe for me to get pregnant?" "How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?" "What do I tell my boss?" "My daughter wants to know if she's going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?" If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You've been through diagnosis and treatment; now you're ready to move from "I have breast cancer" back to "I am leading a normal life." Living Beyond Breast Cancer will help you understand and manage the tough issues you face as you go on beyond treatment, and well into the future. You'll learn how to become as healthy as possible for as long as possible by eating right, managing your weight, and finding an exercise program that works with your lifestyle. You'll find out what to do if you've got to stop taking hormones or want to start. You may also need advice on achieving intimacy and having a baby. You'll also find invaluable guidance on growing older and navigating troubling symptoms of menopause, particularly when they're brought on by chemotherapy or tamoxifen or by stopping hormone replacement therapy. A normal life includes dealing with job and health care issues and wills. So you'll find in-depth information on these subjects too. You're a survivor, and you've got a future. This empathetic book, filled with comprehensive medical information, practical advice, and the voices of survivors who have lived through everything you're going through, will help you celebrate your second chance at living beyond breast cancer.
Download or read book A Champion s Guide written by Janet I Mueller and published by Morgan James Publishing. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 135 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Champion's Guide To Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer focuses on positive mindset, faith and belief and why this is needed for dealing with all life's challenges. The metaphor of an athlete is used to demonstrate a 'Springboard Spirit'. A Champion's Guide To Thriving Beyond Breast Cancer reveals stories of challenge courage and triumph that inspire, give hope, belief and encourage others they too can rise up and thrive beyond their life circumstances.
Download or read book After the Cure written by Emily K. Abel and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2010-08-30 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the book jacket: Chemo Brain. Fatigue. Chronic Pain. Insomnia. Depression. These are just a few of the ongoing, debilitating symptoms that plague some breast cancer survivors long after their treatments have officially ended. After The Cure is a compelling read filled with fascinating portraits of women who are living with the aftermath of breast cancer. Having heard repeatedly that the problems are all in your head, many don't know where to turn for help. The doctors who now refuse to validate their symptoms are often the very ones they depended on to provide life-saving treatments. Sometimes family members, who provided essential support through months of chemotherapy and radiation, don't believe them. Their work lives, already disrupted by both cancer and its treatment, are further undermined by the lingering symptoms. And every symptom is a constant reminder of the trauma of diagnosis, the ordeal of treatment, and the specter of recurrence. Most narratives about surviving breast cancer end with the conclusion of chemotherapy and radiation, painting stereotypical portraits of triumphantly healthy survivors, women who not only survive but emerge better and stronger than before. After The Cure allows us to hear the voices of those who are silenced by the optimistic breast cancer culture, women who live with a broad array of health problems long after therapy ends. Here, at last, survivors step out of the shadows and speak compellingly about their real stories, giving voice to the complicated, often bittersweet realities of life after the cure.
Download or read book Beyond Breast Cancer A Mayo Clinic Guide to Healing and Wellness written by Tufia C. Haddad and published by . This book was released on 2023 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Beyond Slash Burn and Poison written by Marcy Jane Knopf-Newman and published by Rutgers University Press. This book was released on 2004 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drawing on the writings of Rachel Carson, Betty Ford, Rose Kushner, and Audre Lorde, this book explores the various ways in which patient-centered texts continue to leave their mark on the political realm of breast cancer and, ultimately, the disease itself. Ordered chronologically, the selections trace the progression of discussions about breast cancer from a time when the subject was kept private and silent to when it became part of public discourse. The texts included are personal accounts, written by women struggling to play an active role in their healing process and, at the same time, hoping to help others do the same.
Download or read book Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer written by Marisa Weiss and published by Harmony. This book was released on 2010-01-05 with total page 530 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do I do now? Why am I still so tired? Am I really cured? How do I reduce my risk of recurrence? Is it safe for me to get pregnant? How do I get rid of the hot flashes so I can sleep? This fully revised and updated second edition contains crucial information about these issues and more—including the revolutionary medical advances in follow-up testing, ongoing treatments, and recovery. With answers for everything from how to deal with hair loss and weight gain to finding online support groups and understanding healthy foods and supplements, Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer contains a greater depth and breadth of information in its enhanced chapters—plus all-new chapters that cover current treatment options and preventative tips for those at high risk for developing breast cancer. Enhanced Chapters: • Tests: Peer, Poke, and Prod • After Mastectomy: Re-creating a Breast with or Without Surgery • Intimacy, Sex, and Your Love Life: Relieving Discomfort and Increasing Libido • A Child in Your Future: Fertility, Pregnancy, and Adoption • Reducing Your Risk: Living Well All-New Information: • Pre-Survivors: Risks and Prevention • Thinking and Remembering: Clearing the Fog and Sharpening Your Mind • Bone Health: Weakness Explained and Strengthening Exercises • Sleep: Restoration and Renewal With this book as your guide, you’ll have the tools not just to live beyond breast cancer, but to live well and well beyond this challenge in your life!
Download or read book Looking Well Beyond Breast Cancer written by Carmen Brown Marshall and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2021-02-08 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond breast cancer is where so many of us are who have been impacted by this disease. This has happened partly because we learn more about ourselves and are not afraid to take the power to make life saving decisions for ourselves. I chose the word 'beyond' with emphasis on describing how to arrive at or get to the further side of a diagnosis. I have had the opportunity to meet amazing Doctors. Many choose the profession looking to do the greatest good but we must always remember they too are imperfect. Doctors are practicing medicine but we are the experts of our bodies and have the most knowledge about ourselves. With this understanding, we can look well beyond the time point of a diagnosis of breast cancer. One of the greatest keys to looking well beyond breast cancer or any situation that tried to hinder you from walking into your destiny is to remember that we were amazing creations made by God. We are fashioned in His image and each one of us is uniquely special. If you don't already know yourself and your purpose and what you are to be while here on earth, take time to quietly reflect and consider your life. We are so much more than our physical bodies designed to live well beyond breast cancer. .
Download or read book Beyond the Pink Ribbon written by Hector B Jacobs and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-06-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the Pink Ribbon" is a thought-provoking and empowering book that goes beyond the surface of breast cancer awareness. In this insightful work, readers are taken on a journey to explore the multifaceted aspects of breast cancer, including its emotional impact, the challenges faced by survivors, and the need for continued support beyond the pink ribbon. Drawing from personal experiences, expert interviews, and the latest research, this book delves into the often overlooked aspects of breast cancer, such as the psychological and emotional toll it takes on individuals and their loved ones. It sheds light on the importance of holistic care, self-advocacy, and empowerment throughout the breast cancer journey. "Beyond the Pink Ribbon" not only educates readers about the disease itself, but also offers practical advice for supporting and advocating for individuals with breast cancer. It explores topics such as navigating the healthcare system, finding community support, and embracing survivorship beyond treatment. With its compassionate tone and empowering message, "Beyond the Pink Ribbon" serves as a valuable resource for patients, survivors, caregivers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the breast cancer experience. It aims to inspire hope, encourage resilience, and foster a sense of unity in the face of breast cancer, going beyond awareness to empower and uplift those affected by this challenging disease.
Download or read book Living Beyond Breast Cancer written by Roger Weiss and published by . This book was released on 1997-09-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How can I know if I'm really cured?" "Will anyone ever be attracted to me again?" "Will I ever get to enjoy sex again?" "It is safe for me to get pregnant?" "How do I live well beyond menopause without estrogen replacement therapy?" "What do I tell my boss?" "My daughter wants to know if she's going to get breast cancer too. What should I tell her?" If you are one of the 2.6 million women in the U.S. living beyond breast cancer, these may be some of the questions troubling you. You've been through diagnosis and treatment; now you're ready to move from "I have breast cancer" back to "I am leading a normal life." Living Beyond Breast Cancer will help you understand and manage the tough issues you face as you go on beyond treatment, and well into the future. You'll learn how to become as healthy as possible for as long as possible by eating right, managing your weight, and finding an exercise program that works with your lifestyle. You'll find out what to do if you've got to stop taking hormones or want to start. You may also need advice on achieving intimacy and having a baby. You'll also find invaluable guidance on growing older and navigating troubling symptoms of menopause, particularly when they're brought on by chemotherapy or tamoxifen or by stopping hormone replacement therapy. A normal life includes dealing with job and health care issues and wills. So you'll find in-depth information on these subjects too. You're a survivor, and you've got a future. This empathetic book, filled with comprehensive medical information, practical advice, and the voices of survivors who have lived through everything you're going through, will help you celebrate yoursecond chance at living beyond breast cancer. "From the Trade Paperback edition.
Download or read book Beyond Words written by Therese Swarts Iverson and published by ELDERBERRY PRESS, INC.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond Words is a book for every woman diagnosedand every man or woman who loves them. It belongs in every womans breast cancer support kit.
Download or read book Live Well Beyond Breast Cancer written by Birgitte L. Wilms and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-02 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: So, you were just diagnosed with breast cancer - what now? You have heard about breast cancer and about other women who were diagnosed - the treatments, the side effects - but you didn''t ever expect this would happen to you. You are shocked, surprised, and scared. The "what-if"s of what comes next are taking over. You''ve been to so many appointments, but still, you feel lost. Hold on! There is hope. You can take control of your journey to recovery, feel connected to yourself and others, and get through this. Join Birgitte (Deda) Wilms as she recounts her breast cancer journey and learn how she got through all of her therapy, treatments, surgeries, and turned her experience into a blessing. In Live Well beyond Breast Cancer, you will learn how to: Ensure you have clarity about all of your treatments and timelines Set yourself up for the best outcome Allow yourself to receive the help you need, no matter where it comes from Make your life-changing and lifesaving decisions yours Look forward to your life after breast cancer Birgitte''s road wasn''t easy, but she is now fully cured and thriving, and you can be as well. Don''t go through this journey alone; read Live Well beyond Breast Cancer today.
Download or read book Your Journey Beyond Breast Cancer written by Louise B. Lubin and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-19 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "You have breast cancer." These words begin a life-altering journey to live with and beyond cancer. You've experienced a myriad of emotions and have ongoing questions and concerns. In Your Journey beyond Breast Cancer, author Dr. Louise B. Lubin offers an interactive, how-to guide for women at any milepost on their breast cancer journey. She offers practical tools to manage uncertainty and loss, relationship changes, the importance of living in the present, and directly facing mortality, as well as how to find your inner strength and resiliency. Each of these challenges is addressed with specific tools to increase knowledge of your body and how to care for it, identify how the power of your mind and thoughts can work for you, and embrace the wisdom of your spirit to find balance and wholeness. Dr. Lubin, a clinical psychologist with forty years of experience, presents these life skills recognizing that each woman is a unique individual and not just a statistic. This integrative whole-person approach is the necessary path to find a healing balance and wholeness for your life with and beyond cancer.
Download or read book Beyond the Diagnosis written by Gracelyn Bailey and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-10-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Within the pages of 'Beyond the Diagnosis: Navigating Metastatic Breast Cancer, ' you'll discover a profound journey of resilience, hope, and unwavering strength. This book is a beacon of light for those facing the challenges of metastatic breast cancer, offering not just knowledge, but also inspiration. Through in-depth information on treatment options, and invaluable advice on how to navigate the healthcare system, this book serves as a lifeline for both patients and their loved ones. It's a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of community and support. Step into the world of courage, where the darkness of diagnosis is transformed into a journey filled with hope, innovation, and the promise of brighter tomorrows. 'Beyond the Diagnosis' is not just a book; it's a source of strength, an affirmation of life, and a testament to the resilience that resides within each of us. As you turn the pages, may you find solace, inspiration, and the unwavering belief that no matter the challenges life presents, there is always room for hope and the possibility of a brighter, more fulfilling future.
Download or read book Beyond the Pink Ribbon written by Hector B. Jacobs and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Beyond the Pink Ribbon: A Comprehensive Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Breast Cancer" This insightful and compassionate guide offers a comprehensive exploration of breast cancer, providing readers with a deep understanding of the condition and empowering them with the knowledge needed to navigate its complexities. Written by leading experts in the field, this book combines medical expertise with personal stories to create a holistic resource for patients, caregivers, and anyone seeking a deeper understanding of breast cancer. Inside, you'll discover: Medical Insights: A clear and accessible explanation of breast cancer, including its types, stages, and treatment options. The book demystifies medical terminology, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of medical knowledge. Treatment Strategies: An in-depth examination of current treatment approaches, including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy. It provides valuable information for making informed decisions about treatment plans. Support and Coping Mechanisms: Practical advice and strategies for dealing with the emotional and psychological impact of a breast cancer diagnosis. The book addresses topics such as self-care, mental health, and building a strong support system. Lifestyle and Wellness: Guidance on maintaining a healthy lifestyle during and after treatment, including nutrition, exercise, and complementary therapies. It emphasizes the importance of overall well-being in the healing process. Personal Narratives: Interspersed throughout the book are personal stories from breast cancer survivors and thrivers. These stories offer inspiration, hope, and a sense of camaraderie for readers on their journeys. Advocacy and Resources: Information on advocacy organizations, support groups, and resources dedicated to breast cancer awareness, research, and support. It empowers readers to become advocates for themselves and their communities. "Beyond the Pink Ribbon" is an indispensable guide for anyone affected by breast cancer, providing not only valuable information but also a sense of community and empowerment. It is a book that strives to go beyond the medical facts, recognizing the multidimensional aspects of the breast cancer experience, and ultimately aims to uplift and support those facing this diagnosis.
